Directional Terms P6

Superior (toward the head)
Inferior (toward the feet)

Anterior (toward the front)
Posterior (toward the back)

Medial (near the midline)
Lateral (away from midline)

Proximal (toward the point of orgin)
Distal (away from the point of orgin)

Ipsilateral (on the same side)
Contralateral (on the opposite side)

Superficial (toward the surface)
Deep (away from surface)


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